Charles Haase

Charles Haase, 86, of Omaha, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at Heritage-Legacy Retirement Community in Omaha.
Charles Everett Haase, the son of Henry and Hilda, and stepson of Neva, was born in Kansas City, MO, on December 25, 1936. Charles grew up in Leroy, KS and Bradshaw, and graduated from Bradshaw High School in 1954, Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1958 and achieved his masters degree in Administrative Education in Colorado Springs, CO in 1960. 
He was married to Mary Haase (Romsdal), also from Bradshaw. They had three sons: David, Brian, and Tom. Charles was a devoted father and grandfather, and also a proud coach and fan of his son’s and grandchildren’s many sporting events and activities. While serving as principal for decades at several different schools, he spent over 20 years as a middle school principal in Aurora where all three of his sons graduated from high school. Charles was very instrumental in the development and growth of the middle school system that is currently in place there today. Charles enjoyed traveling with his family to Kansas City Royals baseball games, summer trips to Colorado and many parks throughout Arizona, before retiring to Sun City West, AZ. 
Charles was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Hilda, stepmother Neva, sister Lorene and grandson Andrew. 
Those left to cherish his memory are his three sons, David (Christine) Haase of Fort Collins, CO, Brian Haase of Omaha and Thomas (Jennifer) Haase of Omaha; four grandchildren, Jacob Haase, Micah Haase, Brandon Haase and Allison Haase. He is also survived by many relatives and friends throughout Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Arizona.
The family is planning a private inurnment service. Memorials may be directed to www.nsea.org/childrensfund and www.aurorapublicschoolsfoundation.org.